Neurology of the Brain
The Hindbrain The hindbrain includes the upper part of the spinal cord, the brain stem, and a wrinkled ballof tissue called the cerebellum. It is involved in many physiological processes that keep us alive such as our heart rate, breathing, and swallowing. The cerebellum is involved in balance and complex motor behaviours; when you are […]
Not having enough money
I am Amanda, I am 16 years old. I started sixth form a couple of months ago. I have a lot of friends. It is often said that we are living in a consumer society. This means that we need to go shopping, buy things, and pay for almost anything we wish to do. I […]
Substance Abuse
Drugs You may have heard people speak negatively about drugs, and thought to yourself that they were obviously not speaking about the drugs prescribed by doctors. So what were they speaking about? More often than not, negative connotations are associated with recreational drugs. So let’s talk about recreational drugs. Recreational drugs are substances that are […]
Volunteering
Do you have an altruistic attitude to life? Do you have an unselfish concern about the welfare of others? Do you feel that you could motivate others? Do you feel you can improve other people’s quality of life? If the answer to these questions is YES then it would seem that you’re perfect material for […]
Homelessness
Homelessness in Malta may not appear to be as big of a problem as it really is. This is because we are not used to visibly seeing people sleeping on the streets or in other public places. Instead, the social problem in Malta is hidden, which is different than the stereotype that we usually associate […]
Physically Active
Physical Exercise – by Peter aged 16 I am an exercise freak; I just can’t get enough of it. I am not sure what it is about exercise but I know that it makes me feel really good. I feel strong, I feel fit and I feel healthy and it somehow fills me with plenty […]